August 27th, 2005 
06:25 am The Purple-Hearted by poohmusings (PG-13)
Fandom: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 2003
Pairing: None.
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] poohmusings
Author Website: poohmusings’ scribbles.
Why this must be read: I’ve always found it hard getting into OC stories, simply because if the character has never been seen on the show, it’s hard to really care about them. This fic is very, very much the exception – it shows a side of life on the Galactica that is so plausible that it hurts. A lot. And like everything Karen writes, the fic itself is smooth, polished, and packs an emotional punch.

The Purple-Hearted
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06:57 am Supply and Demand by sangga (PG)
Fandom: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 2003
Pairing: Kara/Lee
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] sangga
Author Website: None listed.
Why this must be read: I love all of sangga’s work – she’s a sharp, snappy writer who can bring a scene to life with just a few sentences, but I love this story in particular. Partly because, you know, it’s really long and that’s always a great thing when a story is so well plotted and thought out. This is the Galactica in limbo between the apocalypse and Earth, with the population desperately trying to hang on to some of normal life, even if it means trading things they need for things they want.

I also love this story because the Kara/Lee in this is like the Kara/Lee on Battlestar Galactica, I think – it’s there, but the UST doesn’t drive the plot and this fic does show very clearly that even if Kara and Lee didn’t have all of that history between them, it wouldn’t be smooth sailing. They’d still have a lot to disagree about.

Supply and Demand
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04:14 pm I will lay down my Heart by PFL (NC-17)
Fandom: The Professionals
Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website:Unknown
Why this must be read:

Because the story holds more than meets the eye at first.

After getting through the annual two weeks assessments, Bodie enjoys a quiet night at home. He and Doyle have drifted apart, both wanting different things from their relationship. One of them is in love, the other isn't.

Doyle comes over to Bodie's place they discuss the assessments and finally seem to want the same thing.

The ending threw me of balance, but it definitely suits the story.

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I will lay down my Heart
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04:17 pm VID REC: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - “Safe from Harm”
Vidder: Laila
Musical Artist: Massive Attack
Pairing: Illya/Napoleon
Vidder on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] nessaancalime
Vidder's website: http://www.ancalime.slashcity.net/
Why this vid kicks ass:

According to Laila, “This is about two men who work and fight together, and look after each other, often of the expense of their current mission. They are partners, friends and each others [sic] anchor in a violent and unpredictable world.”

This gorgeous black-and-white video is what inspired me to volunteer as a MfU reccer. Laila did an amazing job assembling and editing first-season clips — watch how she uses jump cuts within scenes to keep the footage in sync with the music. And what scenes! There’s action (Napoleon fighting in an elevator, Illya nearly getting sucked out of an airplane) and wonderful character moments (Illya bristling at Angelique, Napoleon melting over Clara, the two of them sharing I-lost-track-of-how-many droll looks). Plus, the lead-in to the chorus is wonderfully appropriate: “But if you hurt what’s mine / I’ll sure as hell retaliate.”

Laila’s vids are listed here. Click on the picture of Napoleon and Illya to access the page where two versions of the video (small and large) are available for download.
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07:41 pm Free Nights and Weekends by Amatia (PG)
Fandom: THE WEST WING
Pairing: Sam/Josh
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] amatia
Author Website website
Why this must be read:

I generally like longer stories than shorter ones. This particular story is a stellar exeption to the rule. It's fairly short but perfectly moody and atmospheric. Stories like this are fantastic because every word in them serves a purpose. I love Sam, and I was sad to see him go. Without getting too meta on you all, I think in a lot of ways Sam's leaving the show signified an end to the first stage of the show. This is a great story because it deals with that situation in a way that the show never did.

Free Nights and Weekends
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08:31 pm Counseling Session by aeryncrichton (G)
Fandom: FARSCAPE
Pairing: No Pairing, but Rygel and Chiana are featured
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: aeryncrichton's Farscape Fanfic Library
Why this must be read: This is a nice little ficlet told from Rygel's POV. It takes place after TPK, and Rygel takes a rare moment to try to help Chiana deal with what happened to D'Argo.

Counseling Session
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